Political Authority
What is the term for power based on long-standing custom?
traditional authority
What is a government where true power rests with elected officials?
constitutional monarchy
What model suggests the political process is controlled by competing interest groups?
What system ensures minority parties receive a voice in government?
proportional representation
This Pixar movie won the first Oscar for the company.
What is Finding Nemo?
Describe power based on formal rules and regulations.
rational-legal authority
Define a government system where those in power have complete authority over citizens.
totalitarianism
Who presented the power-elite model?
C. Wright Mills
Define a policy in the context of governance.
a plan or guiding principle
What type of authority is characterized by personal characteristics?
charismatic authority
What is a junta
an authoritarian system where a small group seizes power by force?
Explain the pluralist model.
a model where political power is controlled by competing interest groups
What is the role of lobbyists in influencing government?
to speak directly with government officials on behalf of interest groups
Who was the first to host the Tonight Show?
Johnny Carson
What kind of government has power in the hands of a single individual?
What is a dictatorship
Describe an absolute monarchy
authoritarian system where the hereditary ruler holds absolute power
What is the role of interest groups in politics?
to leverage political power to influence decision-making
How do voters impact government decision-making?
by supporting candidates from political parties that align with their views
These initials frequently appear in Superman comics.
What is L.L. ?
Explain the concept of legitimacy in governance
the view that those in power are considered to have the right to govern?
What is authoritarianism?
a government system where power rests firmly with the state
Describe how political parties influence government decision-making.
by supporting candidates that represent their views
Explain proportional representation.
a system that ensures minority viewpoints receive a voice in the government
This president is best known for Manifest Destiny and his legacy in expanding the United States.
Who is James K. Polk?